Social anxiety disorder in 300 patients hospitalized for alcoholism in Brazil: high prevalence and undertreatment

Terra, Mauro Barbosa; Barros, Helena Maria Tannhauser; Stein, Airton Tetelbom; Figueira, Ivan; Jorge, Miguel Roberto; Palermo, Luiz Henrique; Athayde, Luciana Dias; Gonçalves, Marcelo S.; Spanemberg, Lucas; Possa, Marianne A.; Filho, Ledo Daruy; Silveira, Dartiu Xavier da

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“…Com relação ao uso de substâncias, o uso de álcool esteve associado à presença de TMC como relatado por grande parte da literatura científica 30,31,32,33,34,35,36,37 . O tabagismo também mostrou associação significativa para TMC, assim como em um estudo realizado em Pelotas com adolescentes de 15 a 18 anos (p < 0,001) 2 .…”

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Transtornos mentais comuns e qualidade de vida em jovens: uma amostra populacional de Pelotas, Rio Grande do Sul, Brasil

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O objetivo foi verificar a prevalência de transtornos mentais comuns (TMC) e sua associação com qualidade de vida em jovens da cidade de Pelotas, Rio Grande do Sul, Brasil. Estudo transversal de base populacional com jovens de 18 a 24 anos. A seleção amostral foi realizada por conglomerados. Para a investigação dos transtornos mentais comuns foi aplicado o Self Report Questionnaire (SRQ-20), enquanto os níveis de qualidade de vida foram mensurados por intermédio da Medical Outcomes Survey Short-form General Health Survey (SF-36). A prevalência de TMC na amostra estudada foi de 24,5% (N = 382), apresentando-se mais evidente entre as mulheres, entre aqueles que pertenciam à menor classe socioeconômica (D ou E), não estavam estudando, não estavam trabalhando, consumiram álcool e usaram tabaco pelo menos uma vez na última semana e que fizeram uso de alguma substância ilícita nos últimos três meses. Os jovens com TMC obtiveram uma menor média nos escores da SF-36 em todos os domínios de qualidade de vida avaliados. Deve-se investir em medidas preventivas de TMC no intuito de proporcionar uma melhor qualidade de vida à população.

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Transtornos mentais comuns e qualidade de vida em jovens: uma amostra populacional de Pelotas, Rio Grande do Sul, Brasil

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“…The number of addicts is increasing day by day. However, there are differences in frequency among different societies [1]. Genetic, environmental and psychological factors underlie these differences [2].…”

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Body image, self-esteem and social anxiety levels in individuals with alcohol and substance abuse

Aydin¹,

Evrensel²,

Ceylan³

2018

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Alcohol and substance addiction is a growing problem all over the world. Also, studies on understanding the causes of addiction as well as the treatment continue. Alcohol and substance addiction have genetic, environmental and psychological causes. The leading psychological cause is anxiety disorders. There are only a few studies in the literature regarding the body images, self-esteem and social anxiety levels in individuals diagnosed with alcohol and substance abuse. The rates obtained from these studies vary. This research is designed to determine the ratio in Turkish society. Thirty-five individuals hospitalized in NPİstanbul Brain Hospital with the diagnosis of alcohol and substance addiction and thirty-five healthy subjects without any addiction were compared in terms of body image, self-esteem and social anxiety levels. Self-esteem and social anxiety levels were found to be statistically significantly high in the alcohol and substance addiction group. There was no statistically significant difference between the addiction and control groups in terms of body image level. These results support that low self-esteem and high social anxiety may be among the factors predisposing to alcohol and substance addiction.

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“…However, the diagnosis of SAD in alcohol-dependent patients may be hampered by its clinical similarity with withdrawal symptoms (e.g. anxiety, tremors, sweating, increased heart rate) 8,15 and by the fact that some persons with AUD may develop social anxiety symptoms due to the shame of their behaviors while intoxicated 16 . In anxiety disorders, the comorbidity with AUD has great clinical relevance, as it implies a worse prognosis, including poor treatment response and increased suicide risk 8,17 .…”

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“…Although clinically relevant, the literature on prevalence and predictors of SAD comorbidity among alcohol-dependent patients is very scarce. In Brazil, only two studies on this topic were conducted, with hospitalized patients 15,20 . The aims of this study were to estimate the prevalence and severity of SAD symptoms among alcohol-dependent outpatients and to investigate sociodemographic and clinical factors associated with SAD comorbidity, including suicidal behaviors.…”

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“…In anxiety disorders, the comorbidity with AUD has great clinical relevance, as it implies a worse prognosis, including poor treatment response and increased suicide risk 8,17 . To date, only a few studies explored the prevalence of SAD among individuals seeking treatment for alcohol dependence, and the rates described vary from 23% to 35% 15,[18][19][20] . In two studies that included outpatients with alcohol and illicit drugs dependence the prevalence rates of SAD were also high: 31% 21 and 37% 22 .…”

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Social anxiety symptoms in alcohol-dependent outpatients: prevalence, severity and predictors

Yoshimi

Campos

Simão

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J. bras. psiquiatr.

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Objectives: High rates of comorbidity between social anxiety disorder (SAD) and alcohol use disorders have been reported, but the predictors of this comorbidity are poorly known and most studies involve primary SAD samples. The aims were to estimate the prevalence and severity of SAD symptoms among alcohol-dependent patients and to investigate sociodemographic and clinical factors associated with SAD comorbidity, including suicidal behaviors. Methods: A cross-sectional study with 53 adults who were in treatment for alcohol dependence at a Brazilian public university outpatient service. Assessment instruments: Social Phobia Inventory (SPIN), Short Alcohol Dependence Data and Beck Depression Inventory. Bivariate analyses between the categorical outcome (Probable SAD: SPIN ≥ 19) and explanatory variables were conducted. Correlates of SPIN total and subscales scores (dimensional outcomes) were also investigated. Results: The diagnosis and treatment of alcohol dependence occurred, on average, 30 years after the onset of alcohol use and 39.6% of the 53 patients (37 men and 16 women) reported alleviation of social anxiety symptoms with alcohol use. Twenty-four (45.3%) patients presented probable SAD. These patients differed from non-SAD alcohol-dependent individuals by having lower income and higher frequency of depression, suicidal ideation, suicide plans and attempts. The SPIN subscales mostly associated with suicidal behaviors were social inadequacy and social inferiority. Conclusions: SAD symptoms are common among help-seeking alcohol-dependent individuals and should be directly investigated and treated, since depression and suicidality are associated with this comorbidity. Prospective studies are needed to assess the impact of SAD treatment on the clinical course of alcohol dependence. RESUMOObjetivos: Altas taxas de comorbidade têm sido descritas entre o transtorno de ansiedade social (TAS) e os transtornos por uso de álcool, mas os preditores dessa comorbidade são pouco conhecidos, e a maioria dos estudos envolve pacientes com diagnóstico primário de TAS. Os objetivos foram estimar a prevalência e a gravidade de sintomas de TAS em pacientes dependentes de álcool e investigar fatores sociodemográficos e clínicos associados

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Social anxiety disorder in 300 patients hospitalized for alcoholism in Brazil: high prevalence and undertreatment

Cited by 37 publications

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Transtornos mentais comuns e qualidade de vida em jovens: uma amostra populacional de Pelotas, Rio Grande do Sul, Brasil

Transtornos mentais comuns e qualidade de vida em jovens: uma amostra populacional de Pelotas, Rio Grande do Sul, Brasil

Body image, self-esteem and social anxiety levels in individuals with alcohol and substance abuse

Social anxiety symptoms in alcohol-dependent outpatients: prevalence, severity and predictors

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